EXEL's sNDA seeking approval of cabozantinib for the treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors will not be discussed at an ODAC.
Exelixis' stock has surged over 45% since my "Sell" rating given in March last year, driven by strong performance of cabozantinib, which remains a leading TKI for various cancers. Despite concerns over cabozantinib's patent expiry, Exelixis projects robust future revenues, with lead pipeline candidate zanzalintinib showing potential to offset future revenue losses. Exelixis is optimistic about new approvals for cabozantinib in neuroendocrine tumors and has promising pipeline assets besides zanzalintinib in various cancer indications.
Citi keeps a Buy rating on Exelixis with a $38 price target after the company announced that it has been notified by the FDA that the application for Cabometyx for the treatment of previously treated advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and advanced extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors will no longer be a subject of discussion at the March oncologic drugs advisory committee meeting. "While no specific information on the catalyst has been disclosed, we view the shift as positive," the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm expects the FDA determined there is no need for the panel given the strength in Cabometyx's CABINET dataset. The firm highlights that the FDA action date remains scheduled for April 3.
EXEL's shares surge 50% in a year on the back of the strong performance of its lead drug Cabometyx. We are optimistic about the stock as we believe there is room for further growth.
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BMO Capital downgraded Exelixis to Market Perform from Outperform with a price target of $40, up from $36. The "main driver of our thesis has played out positively," as a judge ruled in the MSN II litigation case for cabozantinib patents, ruling that Exelixis' '349 patent is not invalid but that MSN's ANDA is not infringing, notes the analyst, who now sees limited upside to the story in 2025 beyond zanzalintinib's readout in colorectal cancer. The firm has raised its target on zanzalintinib's probability of success in CRC, which it now pegs at 50%, but views the success of the trial as "a toss-up" given the history of cabometyx's combination with Tecentriq in this indication, the analyst added.
Exelixis (EXEL) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
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Exelixis (EXEL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
The FDA notified EXEL that its sNDA seeking label expansion of cabozantinib will be discussed at an ODAC meeting in March 2025.
EXEL's shares move north 25% in a month on the back of strong third-quarter results and raised outlook. We are optimistic about the stock as we believe there is room for growth.